Job Description

Custodian

Temporary Intermittent, On-call Work 

PURPOSE: To provide a full-range of custodial services for the ORAU/ORISE facilities. This position will be assigned to work in all buildings/facilities on an as needed basis and/or fill-in for regular employees on leave or to perform special work projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: 

• Vacuuming, dusting, and mopping floors in offices, hallways, and conference rooms and spot cleaning carpets.

• Cleaning restrooms, offices, conference rooms, kitchens, hallways, etc. and emptying trash and recycle containers in all of these areas.

• Performing specialized cleaning – stripping and waxing floors, shampooing and extracting carpet areas.

• Cleaning door glass, water fountains, baseboards, railings, etc. and sidewalks as required and/or needed.

• Moving or rearranging furniture and equipment for setup of meetings.

• Ensuring all buildings, facilities, and vehicles are secured.

• Notifying team leader when custodial supplies and equipment is needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

JOB REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six months to one year experience performing custodial duties in a similar environment. Must be a proficient reader and be able to write and learn new tasks in a reasonable time. Basic knowledge of computer skills. Must be capable of operating commercial buffers and carpet extractors; previous custodial duties in commercial business or institutional settings would be helpful. Must have the ability to understand and adhere to personal protective equipment and clothing requirements, to understand material safety data sheets, and to understand instructions provided by team leader. Must be able to think through each routine task and plan for and apply safety principles. Ability to comprehend and gain knowledge in use of various custodial cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies as well as strip and wax floors and shampoo carpet are required. Must be available for work on an intermittent basis and often on short notice.